New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math, abbreviated NEST+M, is a selective public school located on the Lower East Side of the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, and is under the supervision of the New York City Department of Education, serving grades kindergarten through 12th grade.
Serving 1,620 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School's student population of 1,620 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
Intellectualism, inclusivity, collaboration and exploration
School Rankings
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
10%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
36%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School's ranking?
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School is ranked #29 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School?
The graduation rate of New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School?
1,620 students attend New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School?
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School offer ?
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School part of?
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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